Portugal Tourism News
Emerald House Lisbon opens to first guests
The 67-room property is nestled among the historic palaces and charming churches, with rooms giving way to breath-taking views of the River Tagus and city itself.
W Algarve to take brand into Portugal next spring
W Hotels is preparing to make its brand entry in Portugal with the launch of W Algarve next spring. The property will offer simultaneous seaside relaxation with high-energy sophistication.
Domes Resorts to manage the Lake Spa Resort
The property has been acquired by Hotel Investment Partners, the largest owner of resort hotels in southern Europe, backed by funds managed by Blackstone.
Visit Portugal launches new wine focus
Visit Portugal has launched a new digital platform focused on the wine industry. The website which aims to position Portugal as a world leading wine tourism destination.
Valverde Hotel reopens in Lisbon after lavish overhaul
The property is located on one of the most luxurious arteries in the city, Avenida da Liberdade, and is the only Relais & Châteaux property in the capital.
Malta and Portugal tighten rules for arriving Brits
Officials in Malta have confirmed the destination will only be open to vaccinated British travellers from Wednesday. Portugal has introduced similar measures today.
Portugal axed from UK travel green list
Portugal has been removed from the UK safe travel list in a move the government said would safeguard public health against variants of concern and protect the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Lisbon welcomes back British travellers with open arms
One of the top travel destinations and already a popular city escape known for its World Heritage architecture, history, mouth-watering cuisine and shopping, Lisbon is also home to golden Atlantic beaches.
Portugal sees spike in flight bookings following England travel approval
Portugal has seen a spike in demand for travel following its inclusion on the ‘green’ list of safe destinations by the government in England on Friday.
Algarve tourism officials welcome England reopening
João Fernandes, president of Algarve Tourism, said: “We are obviously delighted with the news that Portugal will be on the green list, and are very ready to welcome British visitors to the Algarve.”
FCDO updates travel advice for limited number of destinations
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for a number of destinations, potentially clearing the way for the restart of travel.
Breaking Travel News interview: Silvana Pombo, general manager, Cascade Wellness Resort
Located in the historic city of Lagos, Cascade Wellness Resort enjoys a breath-taking cliff-top setting with unrivalled ocean views. Here Silvana Pombo, general manager of the property, outlines her approach to tackling the challenges of the past year